I don’t know why my oldest is so in love with the NFL. I assume it was because I introduced him to Madden at a young age. We played Madden 2008 on the XBOX One. We would play on the same team and rotate being the quarterback. He did not like playing against me because… Continue reading NFL is Here
When I was working, we had a soda dispenser in our office. I would put the soda in a reusable aluminum cup with a straw I never used. Straws are for children and adults who want to remind their companions that they have lipstick on. But I understand some people enjoy them. There was also… Continue reading Ice Strawz
I was raised always having a television. I even had a TV in my room. The TV was always on. I listened to music while in the car. I struggled to study because of my media hunger. I was obsessed with collecting media. I spent $300 on a Matrox Marvel G400-TV to my Dad’s befuddlement. I wanted… Continue reading How I Pay for My Media in 2023
Red Bull When I became a Red Bull fan, I knew I supported a successful team and a future World Champion, but I did not expect 2023. I bet before the season started at even money to have Max win the Driver’s Championship and Red Bull the Constructors’ Championship. I’m feeling good. Max is winning… Continue reading Current State of My Sport Teams
In a previous post, I described how seeing Oppenheimer in 70mm IMAX would be a must-experience event. I took my 14-year-old and can confirm that for 60-year-old white people, it’s a packed party.Only 19 theaters are showing the film in its purest format. The closest to Saint Louis is the Indianapolis State Museum—a three-and-a-half-hour drive… Continue reading Oppenheimer in 70mm IMAX
I recently visited Busch Stadium to see a Cubs vs. Cardinals game with my 11-year-old. Even though my team lost, I had a wonderful time. But, I noticed how many people were drinking Budweiser Select. Although I’m not originally from the area, I am familiar with the amount of Bud Light commonly consumed there. I… Continue reading What is “Woke”?
Magic: The Gathering is a trading card game (TCG) released in 1993. I was 11. I was obsessing over collecting now worthless baseball cards. Instead, I could have been collecting precious Magic cards. My Dad talked to me about how upset he was that he threw away most of his baseball cards, and I latched… Continue reading Gathering Magic
I previously calculated that it was a no-brainer to get the AMC A-List if you saw two movies a month. I became an A-List Member on April 16th. Here are the results of my first 16 weeks of films. April Movie Date Price Fee Total Review The Super Mario Bros. Movie* 4/16/2023 $18.79 $2.59 $21.38… Continue reading A-List Early Reactions
I saw Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem in a 127-person AMC Theater on Saturday, July 29th, at 2:00 CT. I went with my 11-year-old. Trailers Seen Timing Movie Start Delay: 13mRuntime: 1h39mNon-Credit Runtime: 1h30m Brief Review Besides Transformers, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were the biggest toys in my life. I remember watching the… Continue reading Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
I saw Haunted Mansion in a 141-person Dolby Cinema at AMC Theater on Friday, July 28th, at 12:40 CT with my 11-year-old. Trailers Seen Timing Movie Start Delay (Dolby Cinema): 27mRuntime: 2h2mNon-Credit Runtime: 1h54m Brief Review The movie is too long. Some relationship-building and side trips could have been eliminated. But this movie is not… Continue reading Haunted Mansion (2023)